What is the water quality grade for Loto Lake?

Loto Lake in Camden County, Wisconsin received a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 7.7 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 12 µg/L. Surface area: 29 acres.

Is Loto Lake safe to swim in?

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Loto Lake has an overall water quality grade of C. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 12 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Loto Lake

Camden County, WisconsinEutrophic

Loto Lake is a 29-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Camden County, MO. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 41 other monitored lakes in Camden County, Loto Lake ranks #14 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-06-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality

Water Quality Grade: C, Fair

Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	7.7 ft	C
Phosphorus	23 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	12 µg/L	C
Trophic State Index (TSI)	51	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Lake Details

Characteristic	Value
Surface Area	29 acres

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #14 of 42 lakes in Camden County

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Loto Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)

Loto Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Treeline Lake Dam (completed 1975), built primarily for recreation on the TR-OSAGE RIVER/LK OF OZARKS; earth-type dam, 40 ft tall and 735 ft long.

Surface area: 29 ac
Normal storage: 580 ac-ft
Max storage: 580 ac-ft
Drainage area: 0.48 sq mi
Hazard class: High
Owner: FOUR SEASONS LAKE SITES

Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO31606 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.9 km)

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2023-06-14

Monitoring stations: 1